Rumormongering

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The iPhone is rumored to be getting a makeover that will make it both cheaper and colorful. The iPhone 5S, slated to launch sometime this summer would be made with fiberglass and plastic and have "slightly simplified internals," which would drive down the cost and make it easy to dye. Just think of all the case-on-phone color combos possible. [Fast Company]